Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Paladin Technologies is looking to add a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist. This is a hybrid full-time regular position.

The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist will nurture relationships with prospective talent, develop candidate pipelines, research, assess and identify new and innovative strategies and tools, for recruiting great talent and manage business relationships with internal clients.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, coupled with full-cycle recruiting experience for Engineering, Construction, Building Automation, Security Technologies, Corporate and hourly field based positions.

Responsibilities :

• Work closely with department heads regarding recruiting needs to develop attraction strategies and championing organic growth initiatives while building and maintaining strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and leadership team.
• Conduct high volume recruitment efforts through full-cycle recruiting, including internal referrals and sourcing of passive external candidates.
• Write and place advertisements.
• Schedule / Conduct interviews and manage onboarding.
• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of the department and services performed.
• Maintain compliance with federal (US only), state and provincial regulations concerning employment.
• Responsible for tracking and reporting (internal and external) recruitment activities.
• Drive special projects to completion and other relevant tasks as assigned.
• Ability to develop and execute comprehensive recruitment strategies aligned with business goals.
• Act as a Point of Contact for external vendors; including documentation, managing full project lifecycle, and account management for your open requisitions.
• Lead, train and mentor team members as required.
• Participate in continual improvement activities; including hiring & selection policies, developing employer branding strategies and utilizing technology in combination with data and analytics to drive process enhancements.
• Be the Subject Matter Expert’ for headhunting, sourcing, and presenting candidates to the business; including talent mapping, proactive recruiting and building a diverse talent pipeline.
• Commit to a high level of candidate care throughout interviewing and hiring process (no matter what stage).

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Sales and Marketing or a related field is preferred, or commensurate experience required.
• 8 10 years of experience within Talent Acquisition (agency or inhouse would be considered an asset)
• Extensive understanding of HR databases, applicant tracking systems and candidate management systems as demonstrated by 6 or more years of experience
• Extensive experience working with sourcing platforms; LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed Resume Database and ZoomInfo.
• Deep understanding of industry trends, salary benchmarks and competitive landscapes within the construction and building automation field.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification is preferred and or Canadian equivalent
• Foundational knowledge of employment laws and regulations across North America (including Canada & USA)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to deliver effective presentations to staff members.
• Detailed-oriented, accurate, thorough and takes extreme pride in work.
• Strong organizational skills.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
• Demonstrated Professional Competencies;
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills. Ability to work in a high-volume atmosphere
• Ability to multi-task and apply a sense of urgency.
• Ability to write and present Employment Offers & Employee Benefits
• Ability to problem solve and carry out responsibilities under minimal supervision.
• Ability to organize workload for effective implementation, including the ability to multi-task while under deadlines or time constraints
• Excellent interpersonal skills including customer service skills.
• Proven track record of building and developing effective teams.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and deal effectively, tactfully and with complete confidentiality with employees, outside partners, and stakeholders of the company.
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.
• Ability to adapt as the external environment and organization evolves.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS;

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job :

• Must be able to effectively communicate, (i.e., see, hear, speak, and write clearly), in English, in order to communicate with colleagues and / or customers;
• Manual dexterity required for all day computer work, occasional reaching, lifting of light office objects, and operating office equipment.
• Ability to focus, at a computer, for extended periods of time.
• WORKING CONDITIONS;

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job :

The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted, and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate.

Company Info :

Paladin Technologies is a premier North American complex systems integrator for building technology solutions, including IP security, alarms & monitoring, audio visual, low-voltage infrastructure, and networking.

As a leader in the design, deployment, optimization, management, and maintenance of communication and digital networks, Paladin can meet the needs of clients on a national scale, while providing local support.

Our team is the best in the industry, with manufacturer trained technicians, PMP-certified project managers, CTS- and RCDD-certified design engineers, coordinators, and administrative resources.

Paladin has offices coast to coast across the United Stated and Canada, and nearly 1,600 talented and committed professionals dedicated to custom-crafting and installing technology solutions for clients requiring Integrated Security, Network Infrastructure, Audio Visual, Fiber Optics / OSP, Structured Cabling, and more.

We are always at the forefront of the changing technology landscape, and through continued training, complex client projects, and company support, we provide our colleagues with exciting challenges and a rewarding career as Paladin continues to grow.

This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status .

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need accommodation for any part of the application process, please send an or call 858-668-1705 to speak with Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request.

We thank you for your application, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.